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The ordinance, which has been in place for about six years, is designed to prevent commercial businesses from having a stand-alone gaming parlor that sells “incidental” food and drink.
Revenue from the hotel tax has tripled in seven years.
“There are days where Vine Street Market has drawn over 3,000 people.”
“ ... data shows that if someone stays overnight in O’Fallon, they are likely to spend over three times as much, including the hotel stay, multiple meals, and shopping trips.”